massasauga

mas·sa·sau·ga

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-uh-saw-guh]
- /ˌmæs əˈsɔ gə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-uh-saw-guh]
- /ˌmæs əˈsɔ gə/

Definitions of massasauga word

noun massasauga a small rattlesnake, Sistrurus catenatus, ranging from the Great Lakes to the Mexican border. 1
noun massasauga A small North American rattlesnake of variable color that favors damp habitats. 1
noun massasauga a North American venomous snake, Sistrurus catenatus, that has a horny rattle at the end of the tail: family Crotalidae (pit vipers) 0
noun massasauga a small, gray or brownish rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) found in swampy regions in the E and S U.S. 0
noun massasauga The rattlesnake Crotalus catenatus or Sistrurus catenatus in the family Viperidae. It is found in three subspecies. 0

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Origin of massasauga

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; irregular after Missisauga River, Ontario, Canada

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Parts of speech for Massasauga

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massasauga popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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